Special Collections

Special collections are the vehicle by which the Catholic faithful reach beyond their own immediate needs and assist the Catholic Church at the diocesan, national and international levels, offering all of us an opportunity to help others in the light of the Gospel.

Thank you for all you do to support the needs of the larger Church through the promotion of these special collections.

Below is a calendar of special second collections at St. John the Evangelist throughout the year. The collections may be done in the form of cash or check from a personal bank account.

Collection Date of Collection
Earthquake victims in Haiti January 17
Latin America & Communications Apostolate January 24
Diocesan Appeal "Pledge weekend" February 14
Aid Church in Eastern Central Europe February 17 - Ash Wed.
Rice Bowl During Lent
Charity Fund February 28
Reverse Collection (Minnesota Food Share for Channel One) March 7
American Bishops' Overseas Appeal
(Catholic Relief Services) 		March 14
Holy Land April 2
Priest Retirement April 25
Catholic Charities May 9
Calvary Cemetery May 23
Peter's Pence June 27
Missionary Co-op TBD
Catholic Home Missions /
Black & Native American 		August 29
Outreach September 19
Priest Retirement October 3
Propagation of Faith October 19
Campaign for Human Development November 21
Retirement Fund for Religious &
Catholic University 		December 12